East Somerset Rivers

In response to today’s rainfall river levels on the River Brue at Lovington are rising and have reached the flood alert threshold. We are not expecting it to reach flood warning level. River levels on the River Brue at Bruton Dam, River Brue at Bruton, River Brue at Clyse Hole and River Sheppey at Shepton Mallet remain responsive to recent rainfall. The frontal rain has now cleared out of the area, fast moving showers will pass through for the rest of today.

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Exmoor Rivers and the Middle Exe Area

The heavy persistent rainfall experienced this morning has cleared the area. There is potential for some areas to experience heavy showers late this evening and overnight into Thursday. River levels are mainly falling and within river banks. However, ground conditions are saturated and river levels will remain sensitive to any further rainfall. The flood alert for this area will remain in force overnight as further flooding to low lying land and roads is possible. Flooding to property is not currently expected. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location.

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South East Somerset rivers (upper reaches)

In response to today’s rainfall, river levels on the River Cam at Weston Bampfylde are rising and have just crossed the flood alert threshold. We are not expecting it to reach flood warning level. River levels on the River Yeo at Sherborne Lake, the River Wriggle at Chetnole, Stoford and Barwick Streams at Stoford are currently below flood alert criteria but are responding to recent rainfall. The frontal rain has now cleared out of the area, fast moving showers will pass through for the rest of today.

Two Tower Lane in Yeovil was closed due to flooding

South Somerset rivers (upper reaches)

In response to today’s rainfall, river levels on the River Parrett at Chiselborough are rising and have just crossed the flood alert threshold. We are not expecting it to reach flood warning level. River levels on the River Isle at Donyatt, River Isle at Ashford Mill and River Parrett at Gawbridge remain responsive from today’s rainfall. The frontal rain has now cleared out of the area, fast moving showers will pass through for the rest of today.

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Upper Stour and tributaries

Persistent rain throughout Wednesday has caused increased levels in the River Stour. Minor roads and fields alongside the rivers are expected to flood. Drivers are advised to exercise great care when using fords and roads near bridges. The roads at Fifehead Neville, Hammoon and near Manston are likely to be impassable to traffic during the afternoon and possibly into Thursday morning. The heavier rainfall has now generally passed out of the area.

West Somerset Streams

Catchments are already wet following recent rainfall. River levels on the Hawkcombe Stream at Porlock, Horner Water at West Luccombe, River Aller at Allerford, Washford River at Beggearn Huish, Monksilver Stream at Williton, Doniford Stream at Sampford Brett and Doniford Stream at Doniford are currently below flood alert criteria but are forecast to respond to today’s rainfall.

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